HLTA Covering across classes in Blackburn
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a friendly and supportive school in Blackburn. The successful candidate will work across all year groups, providing high-quality classroom support, delivering interventions, and leading lessons in the teacher’s absence.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and motivated HLTA who enjoys variety, thrives on working with pupils of different ages, and is committed to raising standards of learning and achievement.
Start Date: ASAP for the suitable educator.
Key Responsibilities
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Work across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 to support teaching and learning.
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Plan and deliver engaging lessons when required, covering classes in the absence of the teacher.
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Support individual and small groups of pupils to help them achieve learning goals.
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Lead targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas.
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Assist teachers in planning, assessing, and tracking pupil progress.
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Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
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Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and senior leaders to uphold school values and policies.
Requirements
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Hold a Level 4 HLTA qualification (or equivalent).
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Proven experience working across primary year groups.
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Strong classroom management and communication skills.
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Ability to deliver lessons confidently and maintain high standards of learning.
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A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.
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Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply).
Desirable
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Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
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First Aid training or other relevant professional development.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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